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Seeing more deer in Bucks County? Here's why
Pennsylvania's deer population has held steady for several years. So why does it feel like the deer are everywhere, including Bucks County, right now?. Despite a stable rate overall, there may be growing deer populations in more developed areas, said David Stainbrook of the state game commission. Fewer hunting spots in suburban centers means less of the data that the agency uses to estimate deer numbers.
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.51 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.53 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has fallen about...
Pennsylvania lawmakers react to 2024 presidential debate
(WHTM)– The 2024 presidential debate drew dozens out to HMAC in Harrisburg Thursday night, including Governor Josh Shapiro. Polls show Americans are divided on who they want for president, but Governor Shapiro says the choice is clear. He spoke In front of a huge group of Biden supporters. Governor Shapiro Thursday night telling this crowd […]
Accused Ardsley bank robber charged in Hastings-on-Hudson home invasion
A suspect in three bank robberies in Ardsley and Pennsylvania this month has now been linked to a home invasion in Hastings-on-Hudson. Brandon Scerri, 29, was arrested with his girlfriend on June 20 shortly after the Chase Bank on Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley was robbed of $16,000 by a gunman who handed the teller a note demanding $100 and $50 bills and threatening "don't make me come over the counter," according to a criminal complaint...
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year’s budget, but talks aren’t going well
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the center of the dispute are skill games,...
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would block state aid from going to any university that boycotts or divests from Israel, following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country that included demands for divestment. The measure, which passed by a vote of...
PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Customers can still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications...
'You got two legends. We’re just gonna have a party': Former Eagles players bring new show to film in Berks County
EXETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The door is opening on a new idea involving The Birds. "He said, 'Would you mind?,'” explained Barry “The Hatchet” Vagnoni. “I said, 'Are you crazy? I'll unlock the door now!'" It's the off-season at the Hatchet's well-known "Locker Room" in Exeter...
Agency Grants Assist Local Affordable Housing Proposals
HARRISBURG PA – Affordable housing project proposals in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will receive more than $9 million in grants, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced. The list includes three recipients in the Pottstown area. The money, to be distributed among 33 organizations in the Tri-County region, is...
Food allergen advocate weighs in on FDA warning to Bimbo Bakeries about mislabeling
READING, Pa. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning a Montgomery County-based company, with a plants in Reading and Upper Macungie Twp., to make sure its ingredient labels are not misleading. "Unfortunately, when companies do this, it creates an unsafe environment for the food allergen community of...
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance welcomes new Director of Advocacy, promotes two staff
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance has announced several key promotions and a new hire. Alex Roché, Director of Advocacy, will lead GRCA’s legislative agenda, advocacy initiatives, and strategy, and keep our members and community stakeholders informed on regulatory changes and community matters. “After years working in non-profit and...
Alvernia earns national honors for five consecutive years
University receives accolades from Colleges of Distinction and Money Magazine. Alvernia University earns national endorsements as a College of Distinction (COD) for the fifth consecutive year and was ranked among Money Magazine’s 2024 Best Colleges for the second consecutive year. “These recognitions reflect Alvernia’s commitment to meeting the unique...
Dave McCormick's ‘pro-family’ agenda touches on IVF, adoption, school choice, social media
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. ― Standing before a sign that read “Strengthening Pennsylvania Families,” Republican U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick announced his campaign’s “pro-family agenda” Wednesday in a visit to Delaware County. He laid out a plan that supports in-vitro fertilization, school vouchers and social media bans for minors. “America cannot be strong if our...
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